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south america, central mark. et cetera. i see no indication -- and the numbers don't show any indication -- that the u.s. is willing to spend money and time and effort to reduce its consumption, its demand for drugs. i see no reason to believe the u.s. will do so in the future any more than it has done so at any time in the past since the 1960 1960's, when drugs became part of a certain mainstream of american life. there are people who think this is a terrible situation, there are people who think it is ok like myself. there are people who think it is a great situation. well, that is their opinion. what i think is increasingly difficult to argue is that there is any consensus or willingness in american society to declare a war on drug demand or reduction or drug consumption in the united states through testing, through invasion of privacy, through clampdowns on trade, on everything. is the u.s. willing to send the army into the projects in chicago, into the projects and tenements in new york, in los angeles, into east los a
south america, central mark. et cetera. i see no indication -- and the numbers don't show any indication -- that the u.s. is willing to spend money and time and effort to reduce its consumption, its demand for drugs. i see no reason to believe the u.s. will do so in the future any more than it has done so at any time in the past since the 1960 1960's, when drugs became part of a certain mainstream of american life. there are people who think this is a terrible situation, there are people who...
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and not only does it not undermine america's prosperity, it is the key to america's prosperity -- or one of the keys. because it maintains a sound money supply and tbhaws a time of crisis -- and because in a time of crisis like we had in late-2008, it is there to step up and may make the tough decisions, independent of the political process, and it has proven that it can do it. and so i would hope we wouldn't allow all of this fervor to find fault with people to overwhelm an extremely talented nominee who deserves to be reconfirmed and who we quite honestly need, who we need in that position as chairman of the federal reserve. mr. president, i yield the floor. the presiding officer: the senator from oregon is recognized. mr. merkley: mr. president, i rise today to oppose the nomination of ben bernanke as chairman of the fed. i do so as a member of the banking committee who voted against his nomination in that committee, because i researched his record, and on that record i believe that ben bernanke is not the right person to lead the fed. in short, bernanke's decisions over the last
and not only does it not undermine america's prosperity, it is the key to america's prosperity -- or one of the keys. because it maintains a sound money supply and tbhaws a time of crisis -- and because in a time of crisis like we had in late-2008, it is there to step up and may make the tough decisions, independent of the political process, and it has proven that it can do it. and so i would hope we wouldn't allow all of this fervor to find fault with people to overwhelm an extremely talented...
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been telling your constituents is, this guy is doing all kinds of crazy stuff that is going to destroy america. çóóand i would just say that we have to thifkip!out tone. ÑiñrñrÑiit is not just on your y the way. it is on our side as well. this is part of what has happened in our politics, where we demonize the aside so much that when it comes to getting things done, it becomes tough to do. mike. >> dr. tom price from georgia and then we will have one more after that if your time permits, mr. president. >> you know, i am having fun. [laughter] [applause] >> ok. >> i want to stick on the general topic of health care but ask a specific question. you have repeatedly said most recently at the state of the union that republicans have offered no ideas and no solutions. in spite of the fact -- >> i do not think i said that. what i said was, within the context of health care -- i remember that speech pretty well, it was only two days ago. i said i welcome ideas that you might provide. i did not say that you have not provided ideas. i said i welcome those ideas that you will provide. >> multiple
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the value of america's houses and savings would have fallen either further. people would have rushed to take their money out of banks. it would have brought about utter collapse. i don't know a better way to say it than that. if people wonder if that was true, all they have to do is look back at what happened in the fall of 2008. you saw the value of american savings fall by almost 40%. trillions of dollars in lost wealth and millions left their homes. thousands and thousands of businesses had to close. that's what happens when you let a crisis get out of control. government should never let that happen. if they don't act and this is important for people to understand. people think it's unfair for the government to act to rescue a financial system. you cannot help an economy recover and create jobs. you can't preserve the value of people's savings without a functioning financial system. >> another moment when we requested the hearing that i was concerned about is the counter parties. they are looking into the whole issue. there have been comments that the cou
the value of america's houses and savings would have fallen either further. people would have rushed to take their money out of banks. it would have brought about utter collapse. i don't know a better way to say it than that. if people wonder if that was true, all they have to do is look back at what happened in the fall of 2008. you saw the value of american savings fall by almost 40%. trillions of dollars in lost wealth and millions left their homes. thousands and thousands of businesses had...
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lord, by seeing in the united states of america your free children working together, mayday in all the world give banks -- thanks and give you glory, now and forever, amen. >> amen. >> this is a serious time for our nation. it is a time for anxiety for millions of our fellow citizens. frankly, for many americans, it is a time of anger. they believe the government has stopped listening to them. the people are supposed to be in we hope to restore the bonds of trust, and we share the responsibility of listening to the american people. they are the ones who put us in power. in addition to listening to the people, we also need to listen to each other. it is in that spirit, mr. president, that we invite you here today, and we're very grateful that you have accepted. in january, 2009, i promised that the republicans would stand with you when we believe your policies were in the best interest of our country. when it came to afghanistan, iraq, charter schools, teacher quality -- we did just that. when we disagreed, as we have on some major issues, i said that republicans would not just be the p
lord, by seeing in the united states of america your free children working together, mayday in all the world give banks -- thanks and give you glory, now and forever, amen. >> amen. >> this is a serious time for our nation. it is a time for anxiety for millions of our fellow citizens. frankly, for many americans, it is a time of anger. they believe the government has stopped listening to them. the people are supposed to be in we hope to restore the bonds of trust, and we share the...
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lord, by seeing in the united states of america your free children working together, may they and all the world give thanks for the united states of glory now and forever. amen. frankly, for many americans, it is a time of anger. >> this is a time of action restore bonds of trust, and we share the responsibility of listening to the american people. power. in addition to listening to the people, we also need to listen to each other. it is in that spirit, mr. president, that we invite you here today, and we're very grateful that you have accepted. in january, 2009, i promised that the republicans would stand with you when we believe your policies were in the best interest of our country. when it came to afghanistan, iraq, charter schools, teacher quality -- we did just that. when we disagreed, as we have on some major issues, i said that republicans would not just be the party of opposition, but we would also be the party a better solutions. we formed solutions groups to many of those major areas. they produced detailed alternatives that we have presented throughout the last year to y
lord, by seeing in the united states of america your free children working together, may they and all the world give thanks for the united states of glory now and forever. amen. frankly, for many americans, it is a time of anger. >> this is a time of action restore bonds of trust, and we share the responsibility of listening to the american people. power. in addition to listening to the people, we also need to listen to each other. it is in that spirit, mr. president, that we invite you...
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when he, with a lot of courage had committed america. had committed america. september the 11th hbrbrb@ @ rbb him now is absolutely clear because as i've set up publicly, not privately we have to confront this issue. it could be confronted by sanctions framework that would affect this. for the reasons i've given, we didn't have one. it could be confronted by a u.n. inspections framework. welcome to that. or alternatively, it would have to be confronted by force. i was going earlier -- but i won't do it, but i'm very happy to make it available to comments i made even prior to september 11, 2001, because we have been through this with saddam several times, 1997, 1998, and so on and so forth here you know, the fact is forced with always an option. what changed after september the 11th was necessary and there was no other day way of dealing with this threat. >> so would you say the commitment you gave for attack to go reasons became an assumption in washington and into some extent reduced your leverage for negotiations? >> when you say -- did you say for tactical
when he, with a lot of courage had committed america. had committed america. september the 11th hbrbrb@ @ rbb him now is absolutely clear because as i've set up publicly, not privately we have to confront this issue. it could be confronted by sanctions framework that would affect this. for the reasons i've given, we didn't have one. it could be confronted by a u.n. inspections framework. welcome to that. or alternatively, it would have to be confronted by force. i was going earlier -- but i...
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at the same time many were coming out of rural america and going to the city. i felt very unique. very caught in between. two groups. like two sides. it was a time period that was -- i felt internally that perhaps i was destined to marry someone who was white rather than african-american. >> the first part of your book is a different section. the first is called straddling the sand. how did you come to grips with your identity as an african-american growing up in a predominantly white area of philadelphia? >> it was tough. i still wrestle with the impact of the time period. i grew up with very good friends of mine, great friends in that time period, numerous stereotypes about african-americans and i internalized that. both my parents worked which was unusual in that time period. a dual income family. tenth grade rolled around and i opted out of the public school system and went to a private school and had my first contact with african-americans. my first girlfriend in tenth grade was african-american. i had to leave and go someplace else and work on my identity. >> what do you thi
at the same time many were coming out of rural america and going to the city. i felt very unique. very caught in between. two groups. like two sides. it was a time period that was -- i felt internally that perhaps i was destined to marry someone who was white rather than african-american. >> the first part of your book is a different section. the first is called straddling the sand. how did you come to grips with your identity as an african-american growing up in a predominantly white...
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god bless e united states america. thank you, evebody. (applause) >>oodruff: now, more on the present's appearance before house republicans-- someonwho was there foit all, texas reesentative jeb hensarling. congressman hearling, than for being with us and for standing outn the cold. what did you te away from this usual session? well, you're right, judy, it was an unual session. sten, the president deserves great credit for acceing our invitation. i'm glad that he didt. i'm hoping something goo ll come out of it. we've never en any kind of outreach from speakepelosi to aempt to work on a bipartisan basis. i hope wsee one out of the president. there are some areas maybe we can work on. bui got to tell you, the american peoe want accotability in government. anregardless of whether you are a republican or democrat today i think was at least a chapter i accountability. i mean things like the louisiana puhase and the cornhusker kickback, pple want to e some accountabity. they saw itoday. >> woouff: you asked him a question about the budget 's g
god bless e united states america. thank you, evebody. (applause) >>oodruff: now, more on the present's appearance before house republicans-- someonwho was there foit all, texas reesentative jeb hensarling. congressman hearling, than for being with us and for standing outn the cold. what did you te away from this usual session? well, you're right, judy, it was an unual session. sten, the president deserves great credit for acceing our invitation. i'm glad that he didt. i'm hoping...
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america 2008. he cowrote herblock with carry katz. for more information visit herblockfoundation.org. >> we're at frostburg state university speaking with thomas a. lewis author of brace for impact. tom, to start off with, what do you see as the major threats to our current way of living? >> well, that's the content of most of the book. it's a long list. what i did was organize it into the threats that i see gathered against our systems that sustain us. i look into food, both the food that we grow and the animals that we raise. i look into water, the supply of water and the treatment of wastewater. and energy. oil and electricity. and each of those categories is of a system that has been increasingly industrialized and is increasingly in peril of failing. mortal stress on all of those systems. and usually people don't look at them all at one time. you get people specializing in electricity. well, one of the things about electricity is that it takes three times as much water to get you the electrici
america 2008. he cowrote herblock with carry katz. for more information visit herblockfoundation.org. >> we're at frostburg state university speaking with thomas a. lewis author of brace for impact. tom, to start off with, what do you see as the major threats to our current way of living? >> well, that's the content of most of the book. it's a long list. what i did was organize it into the threats that i see gathered against our systems that sustain us. i look into food, both the...
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and japan was with america and south korea was with america, but, i think there is an interesting point, you are absolutely right to raise the judgment and in the end, this is what it is. it is not -- as i sometimes say to people it isn't about a lie or conspiracy or deceit or deception it is a decision and the decision i had to take was, given saddam's history, given his use of chemical weapons, given the over 1 million people whose deaths he caused, given ten years of breaking u.n. resolutions, could we take the risk of this man reconstituting his weapons programs? or is that a risk that will be irresponsible to take and i formed the judgment and it is a judgment, a decision i had to take the decision. and i believed and in the end so did the capital and parliament, incidentally, that we were right, not to run that risk. but you are completely right, in the end, what this is all about are the risks. and the reason why it is so important, the point that you make, is because today, we are going to be faced with exactly the same types of decisions and we'll have to make that judgment on
and japan was with america and south korea was with america, but, i think there is an interesting point, you are absolutely right to raise the judgment and in the end, this is what it is. it is not -- as i sometimes say to people it isn't about a lie or conspiracy or deceit or deception it is a decision and the decision i had to take was, given saddam's history, given his use of chemical weapons, given the over 1 million people whose deaths he caused, given ten years of breaking u.n....
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and then america's a failure. >> larry: well said. well said, sean. >> this is the way to do it. >> larry: diana, how do people get more information on jenkins-penn hatian relief? >> we're going to set up the website very soon and everything is going to be on that website. >> larry: until then, you can contact our website and we put people who contact us in contact with you. >> thank you. >> larry: are you optimistic? >> i am, because i have seen the best of human race in action there. the people, the doctors are willing to do anything, the people are willing to donate the army at its best, i've seen everything at its best trying to help, what's worst happening. >> larry: we're going to get into the topic of exploitation. kent page will remain with us and three other experts will join us. we thank diana jenkins and sean penn and salute you for the great work you're doing and we'll be right back. [ male announcer ] welcome to the now network, population 49 million. right now 1.2 million people are on sprint mobile broadband. 31 are str
and then america's a failure. >> larry: well said. well said, sean. >> this is the way to do it. >> larry: diana, how do people get more information on jenkins-penn hatian relief? >> we're going to set up the website very soon and everything is going to be on that website. >> larry: until then, you can contact our website and we put people who contact us in contact with you. >> thank you. >> larry: are you optimistic? >> i am, because i have seen...
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only in america at it is a fantastic dream life that i have had in business. knock on wood, somewhere we have not had the kind of reputation the tax effect companies have had where integrity is the hallmark of the company. as we start to take on a new endeavor, there was a time we bought at&t broadband people said you are tripling in size in taking over for at&t, one of the great names, how can you presume to do better than they would do? we ran in the core business suit was easier to answer with certainty but in fairness and i think the conclusion ge came to that this is not a core business. maybe it was 10 years ago but today it is not part of the business is changing and it is a full-time endeavor. getting more deeply involved with cable, and new forms of electronic to distribution is the future of ribisi universal. -- nbc universal and they have competing attention for their funds. i give jeffrey immelt a lot of credits. it starts with the seller. they made a hard decision that maybe it seems easy now but i don't know, to change the direction of their comp
only in america at it is a fantastic dream life that i have had in business. knock on wood, somewhere we have not had the kind of reputation the tax effect companies have had where integrity is the hallmark of the company. as we start to take on a new endeavor, there was a time we bought at&t broadband people said you are tripling in size in taking over for at&t, one of the great names, how can you presume to do better than they would do? we ran in the core business suit was easier to...
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it was in that middle-class that you had and america's. between shiites and sunnis. and that's not unique to the melody. it's also true of the balkans. so among the middle-class in sorry able to was a lot intermarriage. ethnic tensions came from outside usually from the lower society, from serf peasant and villages, etc., that were on the outlined territories. and the middle-class interests are focused on larger issues of stability of creating an environment that you can sustained prosperity. and support an inclusive environment that would enable you to pursue commerce and the like. so ultimately, if we think of the middle-class is a force for reducing many of the tensions we see, whether it's between countries or within countries, or whether it is between the muslim world and the west, that would also be create an environment in which this and other ethnic issues, kurdish versus arab, etc., these kinds of conflicts can also be dealt with in a peaceful way. >> how do your observations apply to muslim immigrants in europe, and the united states? >> that's much more co
it was in that middle-class that you had and america's. between shiites and sunnis. and that's not unique to the melody. it's also true of the balkans. so among the middle-class in sorry able to was a lot intermarriage. ethnic tensions came from outside usually from the lower society, from serf peasant and villages, etc., that were on the outlined territories. and the middle-class interests are focused on larger issues of stability of creating an environment that you can sustained prosperity....
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god bless you, god bless maine and god bless the united states of america. [applause] sis. >> sands to conclude this look at the state of the state addresses this afternoon with new hampshire governor john lyncher talked about his state's economy taxes and health insurance. this is 45 minutes. >> madam speaker, madam president, mr. chief justice, honorable members of the governor's council, the judiciary, house and senate, and my fellow citizens of new hampshire. let me take a moment to first introduced m exceptional first lady, dr. susan lynch. [applause] [applause] i want to thank susan for her support, and for all the great work she does for the people of new hampshire. i also want to recognize a friend to all of us, someone who has spent a lot of time here in the state house and someone who has devoted his life to making a difference in the lives of others here in new hampshire. former governor walter peterson and his wife dorothy are with us today in the balcony. let's thank them for all they have done. [applause] [applause] we all mourn the lives lost
god bless you, god bless maine and god bless the united states of america. [applause] sis. >> sands to conclude this look at the state of the state addresses this afternoon with new hampshire governor john lyncher talked about his state's economy taxes and health insurance. this is 45 minutes. >> madam speaker, madam president, mr. chief justice, honorable members of the governor's council, the judiciary, house and senate, and my fellow citizens of new hampshire. let me take a...
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. >> steve: a 10-0 husky run has the crowd going crazy here at bank of america arena. washington state has not made a field goal in the second half. oh, look at this place? the roof's coming off! time-out cougars. ryan-amaning. and waon hir b le
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coming to from you seattle, washington, bank of america arena. and the washington state cougars led by four at halftime, but it's been all huskies in the second half. >> miles: things are coming too easy for the university of washington. it's just a lay-up drill out there. they're getting in the papts anytime they want. they have 32 points in the paint tonight, 18 of them in the second half. and they're just shooting wide open lay-ups. >> steve: washington when they win it's because of defense, not offense. even though they lead the league in scoring at 81 points per game. but their defense paves the way for their offense and they limited washington state to a miserable 3-22 in the second half. >> miles: this question their defense leads off. being able to get in transition, use their quickness and speed to beat other teams back. >> steve: washington current will he leads the pac-10 in scoring, rebounding at 38 1/2 boards per game and they're trying to do so on the same season for the fourth time in six years. led the conference in both categorie
coming to from you seattle, washington, bank of america arena. and the washington state cougars led by four at halftime, but it's been all huskies in the second half. >> miles: things are coming too easy for the university of washington. it's just a lay-up drill out there. they're getting in the papts anytime they want. they have 32 points in the paint tonight, 18 of them in the second half. and they're just shooting wide open lay-ups. >> steve: washington when they win it's because...
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stereotype of schizophrenia as being an illness of violence actually emerged quite recently in an air america medical history because there was an illness in the united states called dementia precox, but if you look at early representations of schizophrenia, a term that didn't come to the united states until the 1920's, sometimes early 1930's from europe, you see that early representations of the illness actually are the opposite of what they might seem today, so one place, if you just look at american popular culture, that schizophrenia was very often talked about, was in relation to genius. this is an article from the "new york times," from 1935, and basically, the article argued, as many articles did at the time, that there were great white men, novelists, poets, creative sorts, different kinds of artists and these men had some schizophreniaic traits and they were all touched by a particular trait of schizophrenia, if you want to win this word out at a cocktail party, grand elegance, they talked in exaggerated language and that was their schizophrenia, so schizophrenia was offer a line tow
stereotype of schizophrenia as being an illness of violence actually emerged quite recently in an air america medical history because there was an illness in the united states called dementia precox, but if you look at early representations of schizophrenia, a term that didn't come to the united states until the 1920's, sometimes early 1930's from europe, you see that early representations of the illness actually are the opposite of what they might seem today, so one place, if you just look at...
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i am very closed to report that space port america is ahead of schedule and under budget. as we speak right now, 467 new workers are on the job constructing the first commercial space port in the world with 150 to 300 more hires expected over this year. the space port is fulfilling its promise of inspiring young men and women to study math and signs. developing our southern and state-wide economy. and expanding tourism, one of our top industries. for those who doubt of the space port will bring in business, you should know that virgin has 42 million deposited for more than 300 reservations for men and women to go into space. no, i will not be the first, as some of you wish. the demand there is. i will go up but not first. the the demand is there. you're clapping because want me to go. the demand is there and new mexico will get its return on investment. to make sure new mexico remains competitive against virginia, florida and texas, i am asking this body to pass legislation allowing participants to assume the risks of space flight. a singular bright sector in our economy t
i am very closed to report that space port america is ahead of schedule and under budget. as we speak right now, 467 new workers are on the job constructing the first commercial space port in the world with 150 to 300 more hires expected over this year. the space port is fulfilling its promise of inspiring young men and women to study math and signs. developing our southern and state-wide economy. and expanding tourism, one of our top industries. for those who doubt of the space port will bring...